‘Boner Bears’ chocolate recalled for containing Viagra drug

Nypost · May 28, 2026 · 421 words · By Reda Wigle

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‘Boner Bears’ chocolate recalled for containing Viagra drug See more of our coverage in your search results.

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‘Boner Bears’ chocolate recalled for containing Viagra drug See more of our coverage in your search results.

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Add The New York Post on GoogleThe FDA has a bone to pick with a chocolate-flavored sexual enhancement product that’s getting recalled for an active ingredient not declared on the product label.

Common ground

FDA laboratory analysis confirmed the presence of sildenafil in a batch of not-so-subtly branded Boner Bears Sex Chocolate.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 11 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “The FDA has a bone to pick with a chocolate-flavored sexual enhancement product that’s getting recalled for an active ingredient not declared on the product label.”

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Multiple independent news sources and recall notices confirm that the FDA notified JXK Enterprises of a recall for Boner Bears Chocolate due to an undeclared active ingredient (sildenafil).

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web search NEUTRAL — The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is a federal agency of the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Food_and_Drug_Administration

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web search NEUTRAL — The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is responsible for protecting the public health by assuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, medical device…
https://www.usa.gov/agencies/food-and-drug-administration

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web search NEUTRAL — 16 hours ago · フジドリームエアラインズ（FDA）の公式サイト。名古屋小牧、福岡、富士山静岡、札幌（新千歳）、青森、岩手（いわて花巻）、松本（信州まつもと）、新潟、阿蘇くまもと、鹿児島への快適な空の旅をフジドリームエアラインズ（FDA）で航空券予約・購入いただけます。
https://www.fujidreamairlines.com/bkt/app/RES/flightInfo/FRI…

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Claim 2: “In February, all lots of Boner Bears Chocolate Syrup were recalled after the FDA discovered that the product contained undeclared sildenafil.”

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The provided evidence for this claim consists of irrelevant Wikipedia entries (Adult Swim, Bern, Sildenafil) and does not mention a recall of 'Boner Bears Chocolate Syrup' in February.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Adult Swim (AS; stylized as [adult swim] and [as]) is an American adult-oriented television programming block on Cartoon Network which broadcasts during the evening, prime time, and late-night daypart…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adult_Swim

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Bern (Swiss Standard German: [bɛrn] ), or Berne (French: [bɛʁn] ), is the de facto capital of Switzerland, referred to as the "federal city". With a population of about 146,000 (as of 2024), Bern is t…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bern

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Sildenafil, sold under the brand name Viagra among others, is a medication used to treat erectile dysfunction and pulmonary arterial hypertension. It is also sometimes used off-label for the treatment…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sildenafil

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Claim 3: “Previous research has also found that taking erectile dysfunction medications could reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, provide PMS relief for women and help treat Leigh disease in children.”

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Claim 4: “Boner Bears items, including Lot #BB21125, are sold nationwide through elyxr.com”

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Three independent sources confirm the products are sold nationwide via elyxr.com.

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web search NEUTRAL — May 21, 2026 · Boner Bears Chocolate is marketed as a sexual enhancement product and was distributed nationwide via online sales. (https://www.elyxr.com ...
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety…

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web search NEUTRAL — May 28, 2026 · Boner Bears items, including Lot #BB21125, are sold nationwide through elyxr ... Consumers who purchased the product are urged to stop using it ...
https://www.yahoo.com/news/science/articles/boner-bears-choc…

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web search NEUTRAL — May 28, 2026 · Boner Bears items, including Lot #BB21125, are sold nationwide through elyxr ... Consumers who purchased the product are urged to stop using it ...
https://www.aol.com/articles/boner-bears-chocolate-recalled-…

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Claim 5: “Sildenafil is the active ingredient in the prescription drug Viagra, commonly used to treat erectile dysfunction.”

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Wikipedia and MedlinePlus confirm that sildenafil is the active ingredient in Viagra and is used to treat erectile dysfunction.

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web search NEUTRAL — Viagra, which contains the active ingredient sildenafil citrate, is a type of medication known as a PDE5 inhibitor. This type of medication improves blood flow and helps create erections firm enough f…
https://www.hims.com/blog/a-complete-guide-viagra-sildenafil…

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web search NEUTRAL — Sildenafil, sold under the brand name Viagra among others, is a medication used to treat erectile dysfunction and pulmonary arterial hypertension. It is also sometimes used off-label for the treatment…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sildenafil

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web search NEUTRAL — Sildenafil (Viagra) is used to treat erectile dysfunction (impotence; inability to get or keep an erection) in men. Sildenafil (Liqrev, Revatio) is used to improve the ability to exercise in adults (L…
https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a699015.html

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Claim 6: “Specifically, sildenafil can adversely interact with nitrates found in certain prescription drugs, such as nitroglycerin, lowering blood pressure to dangerous levels.”

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Multiple medical and health sources confirm the dangerous interaction between sildenafil and nitrates (like nitroglycerin) which can lead to severe hypotension.

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web search NEUTRAL — Dec 6, 2024 ... To tell if your blood pressure is dropping too low after taking ED and nitrate medications, watch for symptoms like dizziness, lightheadedness, ...
https://www.thecardiologyadvisor.com/features/erectile-dysfu…

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web search NEUTRAL — Apr 18, 2022 ... As any sports fan knows, thanks to the incessant drumbeat of game-time Viagra and Cialis commercials, mixing erectile dysfunction drugs with ...
https://www.nbcnews.com/health/mens-health/viagra-nitrates-d…

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web search NEUTRAL — ... lower blood pressure. Plasma concentrations of sildenafil and of its ... Viagra, should be informed about the nitrate-sildenafil hypotensive interaction.
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3437061/

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Claim 7: “The manufacturer of Boner Bears, JXK Enterprises, voluntarily recalled Lot #BB21125, which consists of 22-gram individually wrapped chocolate bars with an expiration date of February 2026.”

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Multiple sources confirm JXK Enterprises voluntarily recalled Lot #BB21125, consisting of 22g bars with an expiration date of February 2026.

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web search NEUTRAL — JXK Enterprises, Inc is voluntarily recalling Boner Bears Chocolate, Lot #BB21125, after being notified that FDA laboratory analysis confirmed the presence of sildenafil, an active ingredient in the F…
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety…

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web search NEUTRAL — The manufacturer of Boner Bears, JXK Enterprises, voluntarily recalled Lot #BB21125, which consists of 22-gram individually wrapped chocolate bars with an expiration date of February 2026.
https://nypost.com/2026/05/28/health/boner-bears-chocolate-r…

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web search NEUTRAL — Boner Bears Chocolate FDA. Lot No. BB21125 with an expiration date of “02/2026” was recalled this week. If you experience any medical problems from Boner Bears chocolates, notify a medical professiona…
https://www.miamiherald.com/news/recalls/article315954785.ht…

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Claim 8: “Studies indicate that Viagra can reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes, as well as treat symptoms of an enlarged prostate.”

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No evidence was provided for this claim, and no search results were returned to support the assertion that Viagra reduces the risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes.

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Claim 9: “No other lots or products are included in the recall.”

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Multiple sources, including the official recall notice, explicitly state that 'No other lots or products are included in the recall.'

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! is an animated musical educational children's television series feature starring Martin Short as The Cat in the Hat. The series premiered on Treehouse TV in …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_The_Cat_in_the_Hat_Kno…

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Claim 10: “FDA laboratory analysis confirmed the presence of sildenafil in a batch of not-so-subtly branded Boner Bears Sex Chocolate.”

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Three separate web sources explicitly state that FDA laboratory analysis confirmed the presence of sildenafil in Boner Bears Chocolate.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On the American late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show Saturday Night Live (SNL), a commercial advertisement parody is commonly shown after the host's opening monologue. Many of the…
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web search NEUTRAL — May 21, 2026 ... JXK Enterprises, Inc is voluntarily recalling Boner Bears Chocolate, Lot #BB21125, after being notified that FDA laboratory analysis confirmed ...
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety…

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Claim 11: “JXK Enterprises said it has not received any reports of adverse effects related to this recall.”

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Three sources, including the FDA MedWatch notice and the company's own statement, confirm no reports of adverse effects have been received.

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web search NEUTRAL — JXK Enterprises, Inc has not received any reports of adverse events related to this recall to date. Phone: (954) 281-2459. Phone: 1-800-332-1088
https://odh.ohio.gov/know-our-programs/food-safety-program/f…

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web search NEUTRAL — May 26, 2026 · JXK Enterprises has not received any reports of adverse events related to this recall to date. For more information about this recall, click ...
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USFDA/bulletins/418…

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web search NEUTRAL — May 27, 2026 · JXK Enterprises said it has not received any reports of adverse effects related to this recall. More in Business. She received a $12,000 ...
https://www.yahoo.com/news/us/articles/sexual-enhancement-ch…

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